Austin businesses now ordered to require face masks
Mayor Steve Adler has issued a new order that goes into effect at 11:59 p.m. on June 22 and lasts until August 15.
Mayor Steve Adler has issued a new order that goes into effect at 11:59 p.m. on June 22 and lasts until August 15.
TABC suspends 17 Texas bar, restaurant permits for not following COVID-19 protocols, including 4 in Austin
TABC says that following a weekend of undercover operations, agents found evidence to suspend the permits as part of Operation Safe Open, an effort to inspect businesses across Texas to ensure they’re following protocols to slow the spread of COVID-19.
TABC says that following a weekend of undercover operations, agents found evidence to suspend the permits as part of Operation Safe Open, an effort to inspect businesses across Texas to ensure they’re following protocols to slow the spread of COVID-19.
WHO chief warns world leaders not to 'politicize' coronavirus pandemic
“The greatest threat we face now is not the virus itself, it’s the lack of global solidarity and global leadership,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. “We cannot defeat this pandemic with a divided world.”
“The greatest threat we face now is not the virus itself, it’s the lack of global solidarity and global leadership,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. “We cannot defeat this pandemic with a divided world.”
Trump administration extends ban on H-1B, other visas until end of 2020
A senior administration official says the ban will stay in effect until the end of 2020 in an effort to free up jobs.
A senior administration official says the ban will stay in effect until the end of 2020 in an effort to free up jobs.
93-year-old COVID-19 survivor watches her favorite soccer team win once again
A 93-year-old COVID-19 survivor got to experience the joy of her favorite soccer team winning a game once more.
A 93-year-old COVID-19 survivor got to experience the joy of her favorite soccer team winning a game once more.
Port of Corpus Christi reports first positive COVID-19 case
Any employee who may have come in direct contact with the affected person is asked to self-quarantine for 14 days from last contact as a precautionary measure.
Any employee who may have come in direct contact with the affected person is asked to self-quarantine for 14 days from last contact as a precautionary measure.
White House 4th of July celebration still on despite COVID-19 pandemic
President Donald Trump is moving ahead with a lower-key “Salute to America” celebration this year on July Fourth, despite concerns from some lawmakers about the crowds the event could generate during the coronavirus pandemic.
President Donald Trump is moving ahead with a lower-key “Salute to America” celebration this year on July Fourth, despite concerns from some lawmakers about the crowds the event could generate during the coronavirus pandemic.
Two more TJJD staff test positive for COVID-19
The staff members worked at two different campuses, but both were youth development coaches.
The staff members worked at two different campuses, but both were youth development coaches.
Trump doubles down on rally remarks, saying US doing 'too good a job' on COVID-19 testing
President Donald Trump says the United States has done “too good a job” on testing for cases of COVID-19.
President Donald Trump says the United States has done “too good a job” on testing for cases of COVID-19.
Some public health officials fighting COVID-19 resign, some assigned security detail amid threats
In the battle against COVID-19, some public health officials in the U.S. are being pushed out or choosing to quit their jobs amid a lack of support from elected officials, a gross shortage in critical infrastructure and an onslaught of attacks from the public.
In the battle against COVID-19, some public health officials in the U.S. are being pushed out or choosing to quit their jobs amid a lack of support from elected officials, a gross shortage in critical infrastructure and an onslaught of attacks from the public.
Amid coronavirus pandemic, Live Nation announces drive-in concert series
Grammy-winning singer Brad Paisley will headline shows in all three cities, while fellow country artists Darius Rucker and Jon Pardi will also perform in Nashville at Nissan Stadium. Nelly will perform in Maryland Heights, near St. Louis.
Grammy-winning singer Brad Paisley will headline shows in all three cities, while fellow country artists Darius Rucker and Jon Pardi will also perform in Nashville at Nissan Stadium. Nelly will perform in Maryland Heights, near St. Louis.
Newsom, former California governors urge use of face coverings
The PSA follows Newsom’s order last week requiring Californians to wear face coverings in most indoor settings and outdoors when physical distancing isn’t possible. Newsom issued the order as new cases and hospitalizations rise.
The PSA follows Newsom’s order last week requiring Californians to wear face coverings in most indoor settings and outdoors when physical distancing isn’t possible. Newsom issued the order as new cases and hospitalizations rise.
Organ transplants make a turnaround from COVID-19 decline
By early April, transplants of all types had fallen by half.
By early April, transplants of all types had fallen by half.
WHO warns of 'new and dangerous' coronavirus pandemic phase as case counts climb globally
The WHO chief also warned against "politicizing" the pandemic.
The WHO chief also warned against "politicizing" the pandemic.
COVID-19 death toll in US has surpassed the number of Americans killed in WWI
The number of COVID-19 deaths in the United States has surpassed the number of Americans who were killed during WWI, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
The number of COVID-19 deaths in the United States has surpassed the number of Americans who were killed during WWI, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
TIMELINE: Texas continued response to COVID-19 pandemic
With lives and the economy hanging in the balance, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has been working closely with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to fight the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
With lives and the economy hanging in the balance, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has been working closely with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to fight the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Census survey: Younger people, low-income households facing food, financial struggles amid pandemic
The data comes from a U.S. Census Household Pulse Survey that was released on June 17.
The data comes from a U.S. Census Household Pulse Survey that was released on June 17.
VA respiratory therapist charged with stealing supplies for COVID-19 patients, selling them on eBay
A Department of Veterans Affairs respiratory therapist has been charged with stealing medical supplies used to treat patients with COVID-19 and selling them on eBay, according to a news release by the U.S. Department of Justice.
A Department of Veterans Affairs respiratory therapist has been charged with stealing medical supplies used to treat patients with COVID-19 and selling them on eBay, according to a news release by the U.S. Department of Justice.
FDA warns people to steer clear of these 9 hand sanitizers
Nine products manufactured by Eskbiochem, which are still on the market, may contain methanol, which can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin or ingested, the FDA said in a letter.
Nine products manufactured by Eskbiochem, which are still on the market, may contain methanol, which can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin or ingested, the FDA said in a letter.
Surging US virus cases raise fear that progress is slipping
Coronavirus cases in Florida surpassed 100,000 on Monday, part of an alarming surge across the South and West as states reopen for business and many Americans resist wearing masks or keeping their distance from others.
Coronavirus cases in Florida surpassed 100,000 on Monday, part of an alarming surge across the South and West as states reopen for business and many Americans resist wearing masks or keeping their distance from others.